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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992,548.56, 4,489,453.68 and 970,635.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992,548.56, 4,489,453.68 and 970,635.18 is: 1,456,157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992,548.56 : 4,489,453.68 = 970,635.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992,548.56/4,489,453.68 = 970,635.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992,548.56x = 4,489,453.68 × 970,635.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992,548.56x = 4,357,621,680,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,357,621,680,788.46/2,992,548.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,157.38

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